Reasons to choose DC Slim 5
Released in 2005, DC Slim 5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.1 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC Slim 5
vs Praktica DCZ 5.2
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC Slim 538 mm²
DCZ 5.2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC Slim 5 and DCZ 5.2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC Slim 5MetricDCZ 5.2
5.1 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.73 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.43 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.46 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight180 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AAABattery2x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DC Slim 5 and DCZ 5.2 have the same sensor area. The DC Slim 5 has the lighter body. The DC Slim 5 has the higher effective resolution. The DC Slim 5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCZ 5.2
Released in 2004, DCZ 5.2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.